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Chelsea now considering ‘football genius’ who plays ‘high pressing’ style to become new manager

It has just emerged, that Chelsea are now considering a ‘football genius’ to become Mauricio Pochettino’s successor.

The West Londoners parted ways with Pochettino𝕴 on Tuesday evening which came as quite the shock to many supporters.

🐬Pochettino seemed to have found a rhythm with his new-look side and ended the season with four wins on the bounce.

♑Though, Todd Boehly took the decision to move him on and now the search for his successor has just begun, with a new name linked.

Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images
Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

Chelsea admire Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe

According to , Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe🌄 is admired by Boehly and club chief Behdad Eghbali.

🌟Howe, who was once labelled a , has taken Newcastle from a relegation-threatened side to competing at the top end of the table.

🦄The former Bournemouth man led them to a Champions League campaign in his first full season and has, in difficult circumstances, again qualified for Europe last term.

🔯Howe has implemented a style on Tyneside and his football has often blown teams away as they struggle to match their intensity.

﷽So, it begs the question, would he be a good fit at Chelsea?

Eddie Howe would be a great fit at Chelsea

Howe fits the profile of manager Boehly is after.

ꦿAged just 46, he is still considered a young coach in the Premier League and his dynamic style of play seems to align with Boehly’s idea.

✅Further, the Magpies boss has a great record of developing young players, as evidenced by Anthony Gordon – who has gone to another level under his stewardship.

🔯The only issue is how much Newcastle will demand for his signature.